| MATCHUP | Miami (FL) Hurricanes | Florida State Seminoles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-6 | 14-13 |
| Where | Tucker Center, Tallahassee, FL | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
The Miami Hurricanes and the Florida State Seminoles will meet on Tuesday night in an ACC matchup at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
The Florida State Seminoles enter Tuesday night’s contest with a 14–13 win-loss record, including a 10-5 record at home and a 7-7 mark in conference play. The Seminoles have compiled wins over Alcorn State, Alabama State, Tennessee‑Martin, Georgia Southern and CSU Bakersfield, while dropping games to Florida, Dayton, Texas A&M and the Georgia Bulldogs.
Earlier in the season, in the Florida State Seminoles 92-69 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies two days ago, Seminoles guard Lajae Jones tallied 17 points (7 of 10 shooting from the field), 7 rebounds and 1 assist demonstrating his ability to lead the Florida State backcourt.
The Florida State Seminoles average 80 points on 42.7 percent shooting from the field and 32 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Seminoles are allowing opponents 77.7 points per contest.
It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? Four weeks ago, the Florida State Seminoles defeated the Miami Hurricanes 65-63.
Senior guard Robert McCray V leads the Florida State Seminoles backcourt averaging 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Senior guard Lajae Jones adds 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1 block per contest. Senior forward Alex Steen anchors the paint averaging 7.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1 assist per game.
Miami Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Miami Hurricanes enter Tuesday’s contest with a 21–6 overall record, including a 10–4 mark in conference play and a 14–2 record at home. Miami has compiled wins over Notre Dame, Washington, Oregon and the Illinois Fighting Illini, while dropping games to Duke, Clemson and Wisconsin.
Last month, in the Miami Hurricanes 81-69 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Miami guard Tre Donaldson amassed 23 points (8 of 14 shooting from the field), 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals showcasing his ability to play at a high level.
The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 82.9 points (37th in nation) on 50.4 percent shooting from the field per game which ranks 11th in the country. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Hurricanes are allowing opponents 70.5 points per contest.
Senior forward Matthew Reneau leads the Hurricanes, averaging 20.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1 steal per game. Senior forward Ernest Udeh Jr. adds 7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest anchoring the Hurricanes frontcourt. Senior guard Tre Donaldson contributes 15.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game providing Miami with further stability at the guard position.
Why the Florida State Seminoles Will Win
• Quality scoring. Florida State guards Robert McCray V and Lajae Jones combine for over 27 points per game.
• Home court edge. The Florida State Seminoles have compiled a 10-5 record at home this season.
• Athletic frontcourt. Senior forward Alex Steen provides rebounding and rim protection.
Why the Miami Hurricanes Will Win
• Ability to win on the road. The Miami Hurricanes have amassed a robust 6-2 record on the road this season.
• Offensive efficiency. The Miami Hurricanes are averaging 82.9 points per game which ranks 37th in the nation.
• Defensive edge. The Hurricanes are allowing opponents 70.5 points per contest. Conversely, the Florida State Seminoles are allowing 77.7 points per contest.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida State Seminoles Prediction
This matchup features Miami’s high‑level scoring and strong overall record against a Florida State team that has quietly become one of the hottest squads in the ACC and already defeated the Hurricanes earlier this season. Miami’s offensive ceiling gives them a path to control the game, but Florida State’s recent momentum, improved defense and home court edge make the Seminoles a difficult opponent in Tallahassee. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Florida State Seminoles plus the 3.5 points in this game.